Hi gang.
Do these sevos give information back to the “brains” of the mech, like some of the other robot servos out there (like the “AX” servos).
Are features such as “feedback”, needed for a mech build (such as a biped-type mech)???
Just a noob with some questions.
Thnaks.
Just found some answers to my questions. Me thinks the hardware will do what I want, I just don’t ave the knowlege yet, to get what I want.
The quest continues…
Hmm, how about HSR-8498HB… is that the servo you are referring to?
There is a way to communicate with them however it is not the normal way they are controlled. I am also not aware of any off the shelf controller product that interfaces to them by default in that mode, however I am of the opinion that the up and comming SSC-64 controller currently in development may support this. The AX-12 also requires a proprietary control method however common serial port type interface can be adapted to this fairly readily. The communication protocol used with the AX-12 also has the ability to directly read position information. Each respective servo type operates from different supply voltage ranges so it would quite likely require separate battery packs to use them in the same design (the easiest solution). Also they both have proprietary mounting, output horn, and bracket systems that do not readily interchange with the SES bracket system based around the more “standard” hobby servo size and form factor.
Feedback from the servos is not a requirement for a basic walking biped. I don’t believe any of the biped or hexapods illustrated on the lynxmotion website or in their tutorials utilize active position feedback. There are some interesting opportunities that can be added as features if you have access to realtime position information, however contact/collision detection of end effectors is a much more active topic for folks. It provides a more life like level of interaction with the environment. The latter development is where considerable effort is being expended in the active community here at the moment, particularly with the phoenix chassis.
Thnaks EddieB.
This forum has quite a lot of info. I’ve been up very lately these days, ready all the topics I can.
I think the bug has bit. 
